Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond county
Edward Robert Mabe
Aug 3, 2024
Edward Robert “Eddie” Mabe, 49, of Rockingham passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at his home.
Eddie was born June 13, 1975 in Richmond County, the son of Lydia Hammond Mabe and the late Archie Robert Mabe. He was a graduate of Richmond Senior High School, Class of 1993. Eddie worked for 4 years with NBC Sports on the...
Barbara Edna Vaughn Lyerly
Aug 2, 2024
Barbara Edna Vaughn Lyerly, a dedicated and compassionate teacher assistant with Richmond County Schools for over 38 years, passed away on August 2, 2024, at her home in Rockingham, NC. She was born on July 20,1950, in Anson County, North Carolina.
Barbara will always be remembered for the cherished memories she created with her loved ones. She recently celebrated her 74th...
Lawrence Howell Blakley
Jul 31, 2024
Lawrence Howell Blakley, 83, of Sunset Beach, NC passed away Thursday July 31, 2024 at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick.
Mr. Blakley was born December 30, 1940 in Richmond County, a son of the late Mack and Glenn Caudle Blakley. He retired as a plant engineer at Fox Yarn, and was an active employee of Sandpiper Golf Course at the time...
Shirley Turner Williams
Jul 29, 2024
Shirley Faye Turner Williams, 81, of Rockingham, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 29, 2024.
Mrs. Williams was born June 29, 1943 in Robeson County, a daughter of the late Willie Edward and Lucille Williams Turner. She was a graduate of Rohanen High School, Class of 1961 and received an Associate Degree in Business Administration from...
Catherine Causey Peek
Jul 26, 2024
Catherine Causey Peek went to be with the Lord and all her loved ones early Friday morning, July 26, 2024. She passed peacefully in the comfort of her own home after a longtime battle with dementia.
She was born in Rockingham, NC on November 15, 1933 to the late Issac and Flora Causey. She was preceded in death by her husband...
Geraldine "Gerry" Collins Culler
Jul 25, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry” Collins Culler, 83, passed away at her home Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Hamlet, North Carolina.
Geraldine “Gerry” Collins Culler was born on January 4, 1941 in Richmond County, North Carolina to Curtis Collins and Lena Morgan Collins. She attended Rockingham High School and went on to work in a textile plant and dime store before working as a...
Mary Robinson Foreman Vuncannon
Jul 24, 2024
Mary Robinson Foreman Vuncannon, 92, of Ellerbe, completed her earthly journey on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Mrs. Vuncannon was born December 29, 1931 in, the daughter of the late William Claude and Judi Ann Ewing Robinson. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Ellerbe, as well as a charter member of Ellerbe Fellowship Baptist Church. She had sang...
Bobby Ray McCormick
Jul 18, 2024
Bobby Ray McCormick, 59, of Rockingham, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, July 18, 2024.
Bobby was born October 6, 1964 in Richmond County, the youngest child of the late Doran Dyer and Sara Elizabeth Honeycutt McCormick. Bobby graduated from Richmond Senior High School, Class of 1982. He was an avid body builder and won the title of Mr. Teenage North...
Lewis Cleveland Smith, Jr.
Jul 17, 2024
Lewis Cleveland Smith, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, bid farewell to this world on July 17, 2024. He was surrounded by his loving family at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham, North Carolina.
Born on September 9, 1946, Lewis led a life full of diverse experiences and meaningful contributions. He dedicated himself to various professions throughout...
Jenelle Shaw Thompson
Jul 13, 2024
Jenelle Shaw Thompson of Ellerbe passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. She stepped into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family.
Jenelle was born on August 9, 1934; the youngest daughter of the late Kyle and Maie Greene Shaw. She was raised on a farm in Montgomery County, NC and graduated from schools located in Candor, NC.
Jenelle always enjoyed...
Pamela Smith Waters
Jul 8, 2024
Pamela Smith Waters, 72, of Raleigh, completed her earthly journey on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Pam was born January 16, 1952 in Richmond County, NC, a daughter of the late William Thomas and Lucille Rankin Smith. In her early years she worked with Richmond County School until her first child was born, she then became a proud stay at home mom....
Shirley Hudson
Jun 22, 2024
Shirley Jean Hudson, 81, formerly of Rockingham, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born September 20, 1942 to the late Garland and Alma Huggins Hudson. Before sickness struck her body, she was a very active and outgoing person. She finds herself being reunited in Heaven with her parents as well as...
Lieutenant Scottie D. Brigman
Jun 21, 2024
Scottie Dwayne Brigman, 50 of Cordova, NC passed away Friday June 21, 2024 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 2, 1973 in Chesterfield County, SC to Lawrence Edward and Joyce Carolyn McGee Brigman.
Scottie was a Lieutenant with Cordova Fire and Rescue for 22 years. His daughter Destiny was his world. He...
Richard Ben Barber, Jr.
Jun 20, 2024
Richard Ben Barber, Jr., known for his dedication to serving his country and his successful career as a boilermaker, passed away on June 20, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 18, 1950, in Richmond County, North Carolina to Richard Ben Barber and Minnie Lou Grant Barber.
Richard's life was marked by love and...
Thomas Jefferson Covington
Jun 17, 2024
Thomas Jefferson Covington, a dedicated individual who devoted over 40 years of his life to the Richmond County Bank and United Carolina Bank, peacefully passed away on June 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family during his final moments.
Born on November 24, 1933, in Richmond County, North Carolina, to William Jefferson and Mattie French Allred Covington. Thomas led a fulfilling...
Linda Kaye Fulp
Jun 14, 2024
Linda Kaye Fulp,69, of Rockingham, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born on May 16, 1955, in Bibb County, Georgia.
Linda had a fulfilling career as a Quality Control Inspector with Fruit of the Loom/ Uco Fabrics and was known for her dedication and commitment to her work. Her attention to detail...
Doris Elizabeth Quick
Jun 8, 2024
Doris Elizabeth Quick, 75, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Doris was a native of Rockingham and had been a resident of Dahlia Gardens in Aberdeen for several years.
She was born August 23, 1948 to the late Edmund Boyd and Rosa Berry Quick. She enjoyed making jewelry, coloring and painting. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Joann Lassiter Smith
Jun 1, 2024
Joann Lassiter Smith, 86, of Rockingham, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024 at Dahlia Gardens in Aberdeen, North Carolina.
Mrs. Smith was born March 4, 1938 in Davidson County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late John Lacy and Hurley Marie Smith Lassiter. She had attended Maple Street Free Will Baptist Church and Sweet Haven Church. She was a homemaker who...
Ruby Shelley Williamson
May 28, 2024
Ruby Shelley Williamson, 82, of Spencer, formerly of Rockingham, completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.
Ms. Williamson was born March 7, 1942, in Lando, South Carolina to the late Carrie Moffitt Shelley. She was a member of Joy Free Will Baptist Church and had attended Rohanen High School. She worked for Miller Brewing Company, Six Bells, Sam’s Club,...
Shirley Peek Thomas
May 28, 2024
Shirley Ann Peek Thomas, 89, of Greensboro, formerly of Rockingham, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at her home.
Mrs. Thomas was born December 13, 1934 in Alamance County, NC a daughter of the late Emory and Beatrice Meacham Peek. She was a member of Rockingham Church of Christ and later, Boyd Lake Church of Christ and had worked...
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